Benton High School

🚗 Driver's Education Course Info 🚗 Our next driver's ed course will be offered starting on April 14th. Students need to pick up the information packet in the front office. The sign up for the class will be Wednesday April 9th at 6:15am in the front office. The cost is $450.00 and we will ONLY ACCEPT CASH OR MONEY ORDER. (NO PERSONAL CHECKS)

🍎 BHS Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎 We are gearing up for teacher appreciation week at BHS, and we need your help to love on our faculty and staff. Help us show them how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication to the students at BHS. If you or your business would like to sponsor a breakfast or lunch, please reach out to Mrs. Furr at shannon.furr@bossierschools.org. We also are accepting monetary donations. Your support will help us feed our staff as well as provide a few surprises to them throughout the week. Click the link to donate: https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/38755

ACT Prep Students- ACT Voucher Parents, if you have a student enrolled in an ACT Prep Class they are eligible for a Voucher to take the ACT for free in either June or July. The deadline to sign up for the voucher is this Friday, March 21st. There is a link in your student's google classroom with further instructions.

✨ Attention Job Seekers & Bossier Schools Employees! ✨ Save the date so you don’t miss Bossier Schools 3rd Annual District Job and Resource Fair! 📅 When: Tuesday, April 15 ⏰ Time: 4 - 6 p.m. 📍 Where: Bossier Civic Center 🎯 For Job Seekers: Explore job opportunities and meet with school and department leaders across our district. 🎯 For Current Employees: Connect with Central Office staff about certifications, benefits, and retirement. 🎯 For Educators & Learners: Discover pathways to alternate certifications, advanced degrees, and professional development. ✨ Come and join the movement as Bossier Schools is Changing the Game and Shaping the Future! Register now on our Recruitment page! 👉https://bit.ly/BPSBRecruitment Or use the QR code to register. #wintheday #BossierSchools #StartStaySoar

🌠 BHS Military Ball 🌠 Attention all JROTC Cadets: Military Ball Tickets are on sale NOW! The cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Tickets must be purchased by this Thursday, March 20th. Click the link to register: https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/38554

💍 Junior Ring Ding Ceremony 💍 JUNIORS: Make sure you sign up for Ring Ding ceremony if you would like to participate. The deadline to register and for payment is March 28th. Please note, we will NOT take late payments. Use the QR code or click the link below to register. Google form to submit pictures for slideshow: (REQUIRED) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmMZoLTgYQVNog225H0d-dUk7N-qLRwNDtiwu356HdOtdHBA/viewform Payment link: https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/13598/338/False/True

📢 DRESS CODE REMINDERS📢 As we move into warmer temperatures this spring please keep in mind the length of skirts and shorts should be fingertip length. ⭐ Bottoms can be khaki, navy, black or grey. ⭐ Joggers should NOT BE SWEATPANT MATERIAL! ⭐ Headphones and earbuds should not be worn or visible on school grounds at any time. ⭐ Outerwear should be solid navy, black, or grey. Or outerwear purchased through an approved BHS spirit store.

⏰ Attention 8th grade parents & students: It is time to plan your student's schedule for high school! Please select a date and time slot for one of the scheduling nights listed in the link below. Parents need to attend the meeting along with their student. If you need to schedule for multiple students, please fill out a time slot for each student. ** STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PEP SQUAD, you will stay after your scheduling for a meeting with the sponsor in the library. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084DA8AF2FA0FB6-55753260-incoming

⚾️Athlete of the Week Voting ⚾️ Kade Bryant is up for Shreveport Times Athlete of the Week for baseball! Voting is open until Thursday at midnight and we encourage everyone to vote as many times as they can. Use the link below to cast your vote. https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/03/16/shreveport-times-athlete-of-the-week-28-ballot-features-15-athletes/81848626007/

🖤⭐️ Senior Prom Ticket Sales ⭐️🖤 Tickets for Senior Prom will go on sale when students return from Spring Break! See the attached graphic for the details.

🏆BHS Fighting Tiger Band 🏆 TRIFECTA!!!! Over the past two days the Benton High School bands performed at the LMEA District VIII Ensemble Assessment and all 3 bands received the Sweepstakes Award for their performances! Congratulations to all the students and our amazing band directors!!!!

📌 REMINDER! Attention High School Students and Parents! ACT Testing Day is March 25, 2025. * All sophomores, juniors, and select seniors will take the ACT at their assigned schools during the school day. * Non-testers (students not scheduled to take the ACT) will participate in a virtual learning day from home on March 25th. This includes all 9th graders and any other students who aren’t assigned to take the ACT test that day. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ACTDayMarch2025

🏋️ Powerlifting Pictures Needed 🏋️‍♀️ The yearbook staff needs your help covering our Powerlifting team in the book. Please send any photos you may have of the team to bentonh.yearbook@bossierschools.org

🎉 Scholarship Winners 🎉 Empresa Operating, LLC awarded scholarships to two outstanding Benton High School graduating seniors planning to major in a STEM related field. Congratulations to Haley Johnson and Samantha Keith! Haley received a $6,000 scholarship and Samantha received a $1,000 scholarship. We are so proud of these Tigers 🐯💜💛

✨ BHS Senior Superlative Results ✨ The results for Senior Superlatives are in, please see the graphic for the winners and be looking for an email from Mrs. Brown on when pictures will be scheduled!

Tiger Families, Due to severe weather in the area, students and staff were sheltering in place. The warning has been lifted and students have returned to their classrooms.

💍 BHS Ring Ding Info & Payment Link 💍 Please see the attached flyer for all Junior class Ring Ding information. This information was also sent to parents via email along with FAQs for quick reference. Use the link below to register and pay for your student to participate in the ceremony. *️⃣ ALL PICTURES AND MONEY ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN MARCH 28TH!! https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/13598/338/False/True

✏️ ASVAB Test Sign Up ✏️ The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will be offered at Benton High School on Monday, March 31, 2025. If you are interested in joining the military, you definitely need to sign-up. However, the ASVAB is not just a military test. Taking the ASVAB will give you access to an entire Career Exploration Program that will help you identify and explore career fields that are best suited for you. Complete this Google Form or stop by Mrs. Varnado's office (B-101) during non-class times to sign-up. Seats are limited to the first 60 students that sign up. Google Form: https://forms.gle/KAH7KrA3KvgE4wPf9

🚨Attendance Reminders 🚨 Please see the attached graphic for some important attendance reminders. 📍Make sure to get school excuses are turned in in a timely manner. Excuses can be emailed, faxed, or a paper copy turned in to the attendance office. 📍If you know your student is going to be out for the day, please call the attendance office at (318) 759-2588 and let Mrs. Caksey know. Over the phone check outs should also be done through this number.

🩺 Careers in the Medical Field ⚕️ Students that are interested in a career in the medical field, please make plans to attend an interest meeting during flex time on Friday!